Malaria in the River Thames

Malaria was a common affliction in populations that lived beside the River Thames until the middle of the Victorian era, not only in its estuary, but even in central London. It was frequently lethal.

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Malaria in the River Thames

Malaria was a common affliction in populations that lived beside the River Thames until the middle of the Victorian era, not only in its estuary, but even in central London. It was frequently lethal.

Source: Wikipedia "Malaria in the River Thames" · CC BY-SA 4.0

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